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End of OLP 201-2011 Year

Posted on July 5, 2011

OLP had a very productive close to the academic year. The students were awarded 96 nationally recognized certifications for an average of 5 certifications per student. Certifications and advanced training earned by students were Rock Climbing Instructor, Canoe Instructor, Coastal Sea Kayak Instructor, Challenge Course Instructor, Nordic Ski Instructor, Leave No Trace Trainer, Wilderness First Responder, Swift Water Rescue, and Avalanche Awareness and Rescue, among others. Students also saw success in obtaining jobs. More than 85% of our students were employed at the end of the school year. Jobs include: adventure travel companies, private mountain guiding companies, therapeutic adventure trip, and professional wilderness rescue services. The students should be very proud of their efforts and awards this year. They will make a solid contribution to the adventure industry.

The corps members realized this was a learning exercise for the students of your [OLP] program as well, but each thought the instruction very professional and felt comfortable in the students’ hands. Many came away with a new fascination of rock climbing and excited about the possible initiative/challenge type activities they may be able to lead with students in this area. It was also a good introduction for many in the challenging nature of outdoor leadership.— AmeriCorps